F1 teams face tougher tests to stop flexible rear wings which could give an advantage

By The Associated Press
March 17, 2025 - 4:56 PM

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain leads the field into turn two at the start of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake]

PARIS (AP) — Formula 1’s governing body will use stricter tests starting at this week’s Chinese Grand Prix to stop teams using rear wings which could potentially bend at speed to give a pace advantage. The FIA says it took the decision after viewing footage filmed in practice sessions for last week’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix. The FIA adds that all cars from last week’s Australian GP were “deemed fully legal” after passing the tests in use at the time.